City Info
Spain | Cadiz

In the course of history, the Carthaginians, the Romans and the Arabs (Moors) have all left their traces on Cadiz. The city was founded 3 000 years ago and is among the oldest cities in the Western world. In the 13th century during the Reconquista, Cadiz was finally taken over by the Christians. The 18th century was the time of greatest prosperity for Cadiz; as seen in the well-preserved old part of the town. Beautiful squares, narrow lanes, and numerous palaces and patrician houses invite you to stroll through the city. The visitor can find traces of the town’s history everywhere: the Roman theatre, the remains of medieval fortifications, numerous observation towers, and the church San Felipe Neri. These examples show you that Cadiz is a city full of history and as traditional as the exquisite wines from Andalusia.

Cadiz is near Sevilla and Málaga. At the same time, it is a bridge between Europe and Africa, an island in the Atlantic where waves wash around it. All year round, it has agreeable temperatures, a cloudless sky and more than 3 200 hours of sunshine a year.

Our school opens up directly to the beach with 10 kilometres of fine sands. The Victoria beach and the Caleta beach characterise the town’s image and part of our activities take place there.

The inhabitants of Cadiz are well known in all of Spain for their friendliness and their subtle humour. They are open-minded and hospitable towards visitors and easily invite them to join in their festivities. Those who come to Cadiz and stay there for some time will have the opportunity to enjoy the famous carnival in February, the Holy Week (‘Semana Santa’) in April, or the Iberian-American theatre festival in October.